General News
22 May, 2026
Radio show talks about cancer
Local radio host Susan Day invites the community to join her for a live radio broadcast and morning tea to raise cancer awareness.
Everyone is invited to participate in a live radio broadcast on Monday which hopes to put a community voice to the impacts of cancer.
Whether it’s tuning in to Goldfields FM 99.1, or coming in to share their story, Sisters of Song host Susan Day encourages the community to take part.
Between 9 and 11 am on May 25, at the Community Hub, Ms Day will host a commemorative broadcast of her radio show for Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea.
Sisters of Song, which is dedicated to highlighting the power and contribution women have made, will see the music of women impacted by cancer played.
Ms Day said she will curate a playlist featuring their voices — those who sang through adversity, left a legacy of courage, and continue to inspire.
“We do tend to put people on pedestals who are creative or have given something to us. When their humanness is exposed, and we lose them ... it kind of makes it real,” she said.
Ms Day has a line-up of 26 artists prepared including Eva Cassidy, Melissa Etheridge, Dusty Springfield, and Taylor Dayne.
Through their music, Ms Day hopes community members will join her at the radio station, to share their stories, or just connect with others over a community morning tea.
“Everybody knows somebody who has been touched by cancer. The more I thought about it the more I thought this is really important,” she said.
“I think it’s my responsibility and almost, in a sense, my obligation, ... [to] use the station as a voice for the community.”
Ms Day said she remembers the euphemism her mum would use when talking about cancer — the Big C.
“In my mother’s mind if you said it you brought it into the house,” she said.
However, Ms Day said it’s important cancer is spoken about plainly.
“For me it’s about creating a sense of honesty but also a familiarisation with it,” she said.
“If I was to get cancer, if my children got cancer, I’d want them to be able to talk about it and share their journey.”
Those seeking more information or interested in sharing their story on air can contact Ms Day on 0421 582 067.
Donations can also be made to her Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser at biggestmorningtea.com.au/fundraisers/GoldFieldsFM991